Here is an interesting thought following up with the Springfield Sport, Boat and RV Show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds last week.
In 2007, this travel columnist/ CVB director participated in the Tulsa Sport, Boat and Travel Show for the first time distributing travel and visitor information about Pittsburg and Crawford County to potential tourists at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds.
Perhaps one out of every 10 comments at the show in 2007 had something negative to say regards to visiting Kansas and what Kansas had to offer to potential visitors.
Having never participated in a trade show in Springfield before, it was tough to predict the reception from potential tourists in Missouri.
During the three-day show that saw an estimated 5,000-plus visitors roll through the doors, only two visitors took shots at the Kansas tourism industry — and as a courtesy, I’ll refrain from sharing them. If you really want to know, ask me sometime.
The show reinforced what I strongly believed about Missouri residents when it comes to travel and tourism — they get it, they really understand the importance of travel and tourism.
Kansas Magazine photo request
Kansas Magazine is seeking photo submissions for its 2011 Kansas calendar.
Kansas Magazine produces a calendar annually and it features 12 photos from across Kansas at the top of each month.
It has been quite some time since a photo from Crawford County was featured in the calendar. Here is an opportunity for anyone with a camera and talent for photography to be published in a statewide calendar.
The deadline to submit photos is Feb. 26 and for more information or to submit photos, log onto www.kansasmag.com.
8 Wonders of Kansas Geography finalists
Two weeks into the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest and some 5,000 votes have been registered online. Voting will end at midnight on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Be sure to vote for the four finalists from Southeast Kansas: the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties, the Elk River Hiking Trail in Montgomery County, and Cross Timbers State Park in Woodson County and Schermerhorn Park in Cherokee County near Galena.
To vote or get more information, log onto www.8wonders.org. Individuals may vote up to three times per e-mail. Paper ballots are available at the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau located inside the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 117 West Fourth Street, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Upcoming events
Warmer weather has allowed individuals to get and about more, but the wet conditions have limited activities. Here are a few activities taking place this weekend and into next week, get out and enjoy:
• If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Beverly Corcoran Gallery at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium, be sure to do so before the end of the month. The Kansas Flint Hills Photo Exhibit is on display at the Corcoran Gallery located inside Memorial Auditorium. The display is open to the public for free, visiting hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Memorial Auditorium at 231-7827 or log onto www.memorialauditorium.org.
• Saturday, the Ali Kemp Fashion Fair and Self Defense Workshop will take place from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. For more information, contact Memorial Auditorium at 231-7827 or log onto www.memorialauditorium.org.
• Sunday, the Regulators will conduct its annual Chili Feed for the Crisis Resource Center at Chico’s Bar and Grill, 604 East Washington in Arma. Feed starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until the chili is gone. For more information, contact Joe Hartzfeld at (620) 347-8796.
Craig Hull is the director of the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is the purpose of the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote travel and tourism in Crawford County, Southeast Kansas and the Midwest. He can be reached at chull@pittsburgareachamber.com or at 1-800-879-1112.
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Here is an interesting thought following up with the Springfield Sport, Boat and RV Show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds last week.
In 2007, this travel columnist/ CVB director participated in the Tulsa Sport, Boat and Travel Show for the first time distributing travel and visitor information about Pittsburg and Crawford County to potential tourists at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds.
Perhaps one out of every 10 comments at the show in 2007 had something negative to say regards to visiting Kansas and what Kansas had to offer to potential visitors.
Having never participated in a trade show in Springfield before, it was tough to predict the reception from potential tourists in Missouri.
During the three-day show that saw an estimated 5,000-plus visitors roll through the doors, only two visitors took shots at the Kansas tourism industry — and as a courtesy, I’ll refrain from sharing them. If you really want to know, ask me sometime.
The show reinforced what I strongly believed about Missouri residents when it comes to travel and tourism — they get it, they really understand the importance of travel and tourism.
Kansas Magazine photo request
Kansas Magazine is seeking photo submissions for its 2011 Kansas calendar.
Kansas Magazine produces a calendar annually and it features 12 photos from across Kansas at the top of each month.
It has been quite some time since a photo from Crawford County was featured in the calendar. Here is an opportunity for anyone with a camera and talent for photography to be published in a statewide calendar.
The deadline to submit photos is Feb. 26 and for more information or to submit photos, log onto www.kansasmag.com.
8 Wonders of Kansas Geography finalists
Two weeks into the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest and some 5,000 votes have been registered online. Voting will end at midnight on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Be sure to vote for the four finalists from Southeast Kansas: the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties, the Elk River Hiking Trail in Montgomery County, and Cross Timbers State Park in Woodson County and Schermerhorn Park in Cherokee County near Galena.
To vote or get more information, log onto www.8wonders.org. Individuals may vote up to three times per e-mail. Paper ballots are available at the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau located inside the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 117 West Fourth Street, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Upcoming events
Warmer weather has allowed individuals to get and about more, but the wet conditions have limited activities. Here are a few activities taking place this weekend and into next week, get out and enjoy:
• If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Beverly Corcoran Gallery at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium, be sure to do so before the end of the month. The Kansas Flint Hills Photo Exhibit is on display at the Corcoran Gallery located inside Memorial Auditorium. The display is open to the public for free, visiting hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Memorial Auditorium at 231-7827 or log onto www.memorialauditorium.org.
• Saturday, the Ali Kemp Fashion Fair and Self Defense Workshop will take place from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. For more information, contact Memorial Auditorium at 231-7827 or log onto www.memorialauditorium.org.
• Sunday, the Regulators will conduct its annual Chili Feed for the Crisis Resource Center at Chico’s Bar and Grill, 604 East Washington in Arma. Feed starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until the chili is gone. For more information, contact Joe Hartzfeld at (620) 347-8796.
Craig Hull is the director of the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is the purpose of the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote travel and tourism in Crawford County, Southeast Kansas and the Midwest. He can be reached at chull@pittsburgareachamber.com or at 1-800-879-1112.
